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Catalogue  61 


Value  is  Determined  by  Service 


meet. 


HE  price  one  pays  for  an  automobile  does  not  necessarily  determine  the  real 
value  of  the  car  to  the  purchaser.  It  may,  or  it  may  not.  The  whole  ques- 
tion depends  on  the  use  to  which  the  car  will  be  put  and  its  mechanical 
features.  A  good  motor  car  is  the  result  of  a  knowledge  of  mechanics  and 
materials,  combined  with  an  understanding  of  the  conditions  the  builder  must 
For  example,  the  builder  who  makes  a  car  for  country  road  use  must  have  one 


with  high  road  clearance,  and  one  that  is  amply  strong  to  resist  the  extra  jars  and  hard 
work  which  a  car  of  this  kind  must  of  necessity  undergo. 

A  few  strong  features  and  one  weak  one  do  not  make  a  satisfactory  car.  This  is 
particularly  true  of  the  car  which  is  made  for  country  road  purposes. 

With  these  things  in  view,  we  call  your  attention  to  the  construction  of  the  Inter- 
national auto  buggy  and  auto  wagon.  These  cars  are  made  for  country  towns  and  rural 
roads.  They  are  particularly  adapted  for  the  individual  who  wants  a  machine  that  can 
be  used  for  all  road  conditions,  and  for  pleasure  as  well  as  business.  For  this  reason 
they  have  high  wheels  and  solid  rubber  tires. 

These  vehicles  will  travel  country  roads  without  dragging  any  of  their  underparts  on 
the  ground  when  a  ridge  is  encountered  in  the  middle  of  the  road,  or  when  one  or  both 
wheels  drop  into  a  depression,  and  for  this  reason  this  style  of  car  will  give  better  ser- 
vice on  average  country  roads  than  the  low  wheel  pneumatic  tire  type  machine  which 
may  cost  several  times  as  much. 

The  construction  of  the  International  auto  buggy  and  auto  wagon  is  not  cheapened 
in  any  detail  so  that  they  can  be  sold  at  a  special  fixed  price.  Their  designers  are  intent 
upon  building  the  best  car  of  its  kind,  and  every  effort  is  expended  to  build  the  car  right 
in  every  particular.  Any  person  who  desires  a  motor  car  for  country  roads  will  find 
upon  examining  the  International  auto  buggy  and  auto  wagon  that  their  mechanism  is 
the  best  possible  for  this  purpose. 


Page  Two 


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Serviceability  First  Requisite 

HE  best  standpoint  from  which  to  judge  a  car  is  its  performance.  A  car 
may  be  made  of  the  finest  materials  and  be  of  high-grade  mechanical  con- 
struction, and  yet  not  do  its  work  properly.  It  is  from  the  practical 
standpoint  that  the  International  auto  buggy  is  best  judged.  We  frequently 
receive  letters  from  users  who  have  driven  this  car  up  hills  that  no  other 
automobile  of  any  kind  has  ever  been  able  to  negotiate;  through  mud  that  has  stalled 
horses  and  wagons;  have  pulled  cars  of  35  and  40  horse-power  and  their  passengers 
up  grades  that  stalled  these  cars;  driven  through  snowdrifts,  up  steep  inclines  covered 
with  ice;  and  in  places  where  a  horse  and  buggy  could  not  possibly  go. 

The  designers  of  the  International  auto  buggy  considered  serviceability  as  the 
first  requisite.  A  century  of  carriage  building  has  taught  makers  that  lightness  and 
strength  were  absolutely  necessary  in  vehicles  for  country,  town,  and  rural  roads. 
The  combination  of  both  these  features  has  resulted  in  the  International  auto  buggy, 
a  car  that  has  all  the  advantages  of  a  buggy  and  none  of  its  disadvantages,  and  for 
this  reason  it  is  the  only  logical  successor  to  the  horse  and  buggy. 

The  high  wheels  give  abundant  road  clearance  and  the  solid  rubber  tires  elim- 
inate tire  troubles.  So  great  is  the  difference  in  cost  that  an  entire  set  of  solid 
rubber  tires  can  be  purchased  for  the  price  of  one  good  pneumatic  tire.  These 
features  eliminate  the  excessive  cost  that  is  common  to  the  automobile  with  pneu- 
matic tires.  It  means  greater  service  and  a  more  dependable  car,  for  the  simple 
reason  that  the  driver  is  not  obliged  to  stop  and  repair  a  puncture  when  he  is  several 
miles  in  the  country.  One  great  feature  of  the  International  auto  buggy  that  will 
appeal  to  every  user  of  country  roads  is  the  fact  that  this  car  does  no  more  harm  to 
any  roadbed  than  the  ordinary  spring  wagon,  which  cannot  be  said  of  high-speed 
pneumatic-tire  machines.  For  this  reason  the  International  auto  buggy  will  commend 
itself  to  all  those  who  desire  good  roads,  and  particularly  to  those  who  are  taxed 
heavily  for  their  maintenance. 


Page  Three 


v^iJfe^jHF  International  auto  buggy  is  regularly  equipped  with  two  seats,  two  gas 


headlights  and   generator,  three   oil  lamps,    horn,    and   tools.      On  special 
order  at  small  additional  prices,  the  following  will  be  furnished: 


Dust  cover  for  top. 

Top,  storm  front  and  side   curtains. 

Storage  batteries. 


Magneto. 

Combined  Speedometer  and  Odometer. 

Mud  chains. 


Specifications  of  International  Auto  Buggy 


Type  of  Body:— Surrey  body,  two  seats. 

Passenger  Capacity: — Four  persons. 

Cylinders: — Two  horizontal,  opposed,  4-cycle, 
5-inch  bore,  5-ineh  stroke. 

Horse-Power: — 14  brake  test,  equivalent  to  18  to 
20  horse-power  in  automobile  rating. 

Location  of  Engine: — Suspended  on  steel  sub- 
frame   under    the  body. 

Bearings:— Both  cran!:  shaft  and  cam  shaft  have 
large  phosphor  bronze  bearings. 

Ignition: — Jump  spark  furnished  by  six  dry  cells. 
Storage  batteries  and  magneto  furnished  on 
special  order  at  additional  cost. 

Lubrication:— Automatic  oiler. 

Drive: — Chain  to  countershaft,  chain  from  counter- 
shaft to  each  rear  wheel. 


Speeds: — Two  forward  and  one  reverse;  direct  on 

high  speed — all  operated  by  one  lever. 
Wheel  Base:    90  inches. 
Wheels  : — Front  wheels  have  1%  by  41-inch  side  wire 

tires;  rear  wheels  have  I'X  by  45-inch  side  wire 

tires;  wheels  are  provided  with  roller  bearings. 
Frame: — Wood,  reinforced,    a  sub-frame  of   angle 

iron  and  cross  bars. 
Springs:— Full  elliptic,  36  inches  long  by  l?s  inches 

wide. 
Steering: — By  means  of  wheel. 
Brakes:— Differential  foot  contracting  emergency 

expanding,  rear  wheels,   hand. 
Gasoline  Capacity:— 7  gallons,    enough  for  75  to 

100  miles. 
Equipment:— Lamps,  horn,  tools. 


International  auto  wagon  specifications  are  same  as  auto  buggy  with  the  following 
exceptions. 
Type  of  Body:— Panel  box.  Freight  Capacity:— 800  pounds. 

The  auto  wagon  is  furnished  regularly  with  one  seat,  two  gas  headlights  and  gener- 
ator, three  oil  lamps,  horn,  and  tools.     Flare  boards  will  be  furnished  on  order.     On 
special  order  at  small  additional  prices,  the  following  will  be  furnished : 
Rear  seat.  Magneto. 

Top  for  front  seat.  Combined  Speedometer  and  Odometer. 

Full  top.  Mud  chains. 

Storage  batteries. 


Pag'e  Four 


Engine  Construction 

HE  engine  of  the  International  auto  buggy  is  of  the  opposed  2-cylinder, 
4-cycle  type.  It  is  placed  so  that  the  weight  is  equally  distributed  on  the 
four  wheels.  This  is  an  important  feature  in  a  car  designed  to  travel 
country  roads,  because  if  the  weight  were  placed  entirely  on  the  front  wheels 
they  would  have  a  tendency  to  sink  more  in  soft  and  muddy  roads  than  the 
rear  wheels.  This  would  make  traction  very  difficult.  The  great  advantage  of  having 
two  cylinders  opposed  is  that  it  makes  an  exceedingly  simple  engine  in  construction, 
doing  away  with  extra  valves,  springs,  spark  plugs,  and  wiring,  all  of  which  mate- 
rially add  to  the  complication  of  an  engine.  The  two  cylinders  being  opposed,  one 
offsets  the  vibration  of  the  other  so  that  the  engine  runs  smoothly.  The  cylinders'have 
a  5-inch  bore  and  5-inch  stroke,  generating  sufficient  power  to  carry  the  car  over  bad 
roads  and  up  steep  hills.     The  engine  is  rated  at  14  horse-power,  brake  test,  which  is 


equivalent  to  18  to  20 
different  parts  are  sim- 
adjusting  that  may   be 


power 
made 


automobile  rating.     The 

all    ordinary   work   and 

be   done   by  the  driver 

assistance    of    an    expert 

mechanic. 

The  valves 
are  in  the 
,^  end  of  the 
^B  cylinder  and 
*  can  be  taken 
without  removing 
cylinder    head. 


Note  the  solidity  and  simplicity  of  the  engine 


Page  Five 


International  Auto  Buggy  with  top  down 


Page  Six 


International  Auto  Buggy  with  top  up 


Page  Seven 


Suspension  of  Engine  and  Transmission 

]T  is  of  great  importance  that  the  engine  of  any  automobile  be  placed  in  such 
position  that  the  strains  which  come  on  the  vehicle  have  the  least  possible 
effect  on  it.  The  car  that  is  built  to  travel  country  roads  is  always  subjected 
to  strains  that  will  soon  tell  on  the  engine  unless  it  is  relieved  of  them.  If 
the  engine  is  not  properly  hung,  one  of  two  things  will  always  happen;   the 

strain  will  break  something  or  the  engine  will  be  thrown  out  of  alignment. 

This  means  that  the  bearings  are  sustaining  greater  pressure  than  they 

are   designed   to   stand,    and    will 

wear   out   in   a   short   time.      The 

engine  on   the   International   auto 

buggy  is  placed  on   the  frame  so 

that  any  strain  which  may  come  on 

the  frame  will  not  affect  its  work. 
The  engine  is  fastened 

to  the  cross  sills  over  the 

cylinder    at    four    points. 

The    transmission    is   fas- 
tened  to  the  ci'oss  sill  at 

two  points  only.      Conse- 
quently any  strain  which 

is  liable  to  be  transmitted 

to  the  body  on  account  of  wheels 

passing  over  obstructions  or  drop- 
ping into  depressions  will  not  affect 

the  alignment  of  engine  and  trans-  '^'°Ji'  «•'  ^'ir'^'T  p'^"?-  Note  ouing  tubes  extending  to  the 

=>  e,      ^   i*  It.    licviio  diflieult  oilmg  places.    Tbe  engine  and  transmission 

m7C!<;ion  ^''^  hnng  so  that  the  strains    on    the    buggv 

•  frame  have  little  or  no  effect  on  them 


Page  Bight 


I L 


Differential 

HE  differential  is  placed  on  the  right  side  of  the  countershaft.  It  is  well 
protected  from  dust  and  mud,  and  is  convenient  to  reach  in  the  event  it 
should  need  attention.  Placing-  the  differential  in  this  position  protects  it 
from  jars  and  unneces-  ^  ^  ».,  sary  strain  it  would  have  to  withstand 
if  the  differential  were  §*   1    !■'   in  the  wheels. 

Cams  and  Cam  Shaft 

Both  intake  and  exhaust  valves  are 
mechanically  operated.  This  means  that 
they  must  open  and  close  at  the  right 
time  to  secure  the  greatest  efficiency 
from    the    fuel.     There    cannot    be    any 

variation;  conse- 
"J  quently  the  en- 
gine runs  smooth- 
ly. The  cams  are  care- 
fully machined  to  insure 
positive  exactness,  and 
are  so  shaped  that  the 
cams  and  cam  shafts  are 
noiseless.  They  are 
hardened  to  make  them 
durable.  The  cams  and 
cam  gear  are  enclosed  in  the  crank  case,  and  are  oiled  by  the  splash  system  which  oils 
the  crank.     This  method  keeps  them  lubricated  so  that  they  always  run  quietly  and  easily. 


Tbe  valves  are  mecbanlcally  operated,  and  must 
open  and  close  at  tbe  pioper  time 


Pa^e  NirK 


Transmission 


JHE  transmission  with  which  the  International  auto  buggy  is  equipped  is  so 
easy  to  operate  that  it  can  be  done  by  a  child.  The  high  speed  is  direct; 
that  is,  when  the  buggy  is  traveling  at  its  highest  speed  the  engine  is  pulling 
the  load  on  the  main  shaft  without  the  aid  of  a  series  of  gears.  This  places 
the  whole  power  of  the  engine  directly  on  the  work  it  has  to  do. 
There  are  two  speeds  forward  and  one  reverse,  operated  by  one  lever.  The  teeth 
of  the  transmission  gears  are  always  in  mesh;  consequently  there  is  no  possible 
chance  for  the  driver  to  strip  them.  Each  one  of  the  transmission  gears  is  equipped 
with  internal  ratchets.  Pawls  with  ends  which  protrude  through  the  hollow  shaft 
engage  these  ratchets.  The  controlling  lever  slide  works  in  the  shaft  and  throws  the 
pawls  into  contact  with  the  ratchets  in  the  gears. 

Whenever  it  is  desired  to  use  one  speed  all  the  other  pawls  are  thrown  out  of 
contact,  and  those  which  control  the  speed  desired  are  thrown  into  contact.  This 
method  prevents  breakage  due  to  lack  of  experience  and  knowledge  in  operating  the 
car.  It  is  absolutely 
impossible  to  make  a  mis- 
take in  throwing  in  one 
set  of  geai'S  and  releas- 
ing another,  because  the 
release  is  automatic. 
The  transmission  gears 
are  enclosed  in  a  heavy 
oil-tight  casing  and  run 
in  an  oil  bath.  This 
transmission  is  used  ex- 
clusively on  International        Sectional  view  of  transmission,  showing  the  hollow  shaft  and  pawls 

cars. 


Page  Ten 


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Easy  to  Oil  and  Drain 

ONVENIENT  facilities  for  filling  the  transmission  case  with  oil  are  provided. 
A  drain  cock  is  placed  on  the  bottom  of  the  casing  to  drain  out  the  oil 
should  it  be  desired.     The  transmission  when  running  is  noiseless. 

The  gears  are  bronze  and  steel,  accurately  machined  and  finished. 
They  are  made  with  a  wide  face,  insuring  large  wearing  surfaces.  The 
transmission  shaft  bearings  are  extra  long  and  made  of  manganese  bronze.  The  pawls 
are  made  of  a  special  quality  of  steel  and  heat  treated.  This  transmission  seldom 
needs  attention  other  than  oiling.     It  has  no  sliding  gears -no  clutch  band  to  adjust. 

Clutch 

The  clutch  is  operated  by  two  cams  which  engage  two  rollers  on  the  end  of  the 
clutch  levers.     These  draw  the  clutch   bands   around  the  wheel  so  tightly  that  it  is 


practically     impos 
is    very    convenient 


sible  for  it  to  slip.     This  clutch  is  placed  so  that  it 
for  making  adjustments.     Each    band    is   adjusted 
by  a  hexagon  nut  which  can  be  turned  and  locked 
i^'  ^-^^S"*«*^  without    any 

-   -»»»-'  .^.^^  j^-»        inconvenience 

whatever.   The 

/  U      y&     ^^  ^^^^^  clutch  is  fitted 

i^/       ^      m        n « ^^imLJ    J    with  a  special 

lining  which 
can  be  replaced 
when  worn. 


Note  the  convenience  of  reaching  the  clutch    Each  half  of  the  clutch  is  adjusted  by  a 
tor  making  adjustments  nut  on  the  end  of  the  clutch  band 


Page  Eleven 


International  Auto  Buggy.     Front  view.     Top  down. 
Note  the  heavy  tires  with  a  flat  surface 


Page  Twelve 


IC~3^ 

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International  Auto  Buggy. 

Rear  view. 

Top  up 

• 

International  Auto  Wagon  Chassis.     Auto  Buggy  Chassis  is  the  same  except  that  the  hood  is  rounding 


Page  Thirteen 


Air  Cooling 


HE  International  auto  buggy  engine  is  air  cooled.  Experience  has  demon- 
strated that  this  method  of  cooling  is  eminently  successful.  It  is  reliable, 
economical  in  the  use  of  fuel,  and  will  stand  hard  driving  without  a  symp- 
tom of  overheating.  This  is  brought  about  by  the  construction  of  the 
cylinders  and  placement  of  the  fans.  The  cylinders  are  made  so  that  they 
have  the  greatest  possible  radiation  surface.  The  fans  are  placed  directly  opposite  the 
exhaust  valves  in  the  cylinder,  where  the  hot  gases  pass.  This  means 
that  the  draft  of  air  strikes  the  hottest  part,  cooling  the  cylinder  much 
more  efficiently  than  it  would  if  the 
fan  blades  were  placed  in  the  fly 
wheel.  The  exhaust  pipe  is  large 
and  has  few  angles  so  that 
the  burned  gases  are  per- 
mitted to  escape  rapidly. 
There  is  no  annoyance 
caused  by  leaking  of  the 
tanks,  nor  is  there  any 
danger  of  the  water  freezing 
and  bursting  the  cylinder  jack- 
ets in  the  winter.  Another  advan- 
tage of  air  cooling  is  that  all  the 
additional  weight  of  the  water  tank 
and  the  water  itself  is  eliminated. 
This  is  of  special  advantage  when 

traveling  over  country  roads,  because        Tbe  cooimg  fans  are  placed  opposite  the  exhaust. 

it  makes  the  car  a  great  deal  lighter.        "?^[?es^rlceh'^\he  len^em  ot  th'cooun'l"^' 


Page  Fourteen 


Brakes 

HE  International  auto  buggy  is  equipped  with  two  brakes  — an  external  band 
brake  on  the  differential  and  an  internal  expansion  in  both  rear  wheels.  These 
brakes  are  very  powerful  and  instantaneous  in  their  action.  They  give  the 
operator  absolute  control  of  his  car  at  all  times.  The  internal  brake  in  the 
rear  wheels  is  placed  in  the  brake  drum  of  each  rear  wheel.  It  is  oper- 
ated by  a  shoe  cam  which  imparts  instantaneous  and  powerful  pressure  on  the  brake. 
This  brake  is  operated  by  a  foot  lever  and  the  leverage  is  so  great  that  a  slight  pressure 
of  the  foot  brings  the  car  to  a  very  quick  stop. 

Dust  does  not  interfere  with  the  work  of  this  bi-ake,  because  it  is  encased  so  high 

from  the  ground  that  there  is  not  the 
least  possible  chance  for  dirt  working 
into  it.  The  brake  rod  is  equipped  with 
an  adjustment  which  enables  the  driver 
to  keep  the  brake  adjusted  so  it  will  not 
slip  or  be  too  tight.  The  brake  on  the 
differential  is  operated  by  a  hand  lever 
convenient  to  the  right-hand  side  of  the 
driver.  This  brake  can  be  locked.  Both 
brakes  are  thoroughly  dependable. 
They  would  be  strong  enough  for  a 
great  deal  heavier  machine  operated 
with  a  more  powerful  engine.  These 
Note  the  strong  wheel    ^"^i^tf  //        11        Y^B      brakes  are   thoroughly   dependable,    a 

and  the  internal  e\-         ^^H^^^         II  II         .^^K9        j<      ^  i  ■    i  -n 

panding  DraKe  band,         vSW^^/         IL^^H^^      leature    which    Will    appeal    to    those 

This  is   a   powerful  "'^^I^^Hi^^^^^Blfl^Vo^  i-    i  i 

emergency  brake  ^~<^^^H^^^5^'^  who  desire  a  reliable  car. 


Page  Fifteen 


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Wheels 

^HE  front  wheels  are  38  inches  high,  equipped  with  l?4-inch  tires.  The  rear 
wheels  are  42  inches  high,  equipped  with  l;'4-inch  tires.  The  wheels  are  of 
the  Sarven  type,  extra  heavy  and  very  strong.  The  wheel  base  is  90  inches, 
sufficient  distance  with  high  wheels  to  protect  the  occupants  of  the  car  from 
jars  which  are  met  with  in  traveling  country  roads.  The  solid  rubber  tires 
are  thick  and  flat  on  the  surface.  They  are  1;'4 -inches  wide  and  have  28  ounces  of  rubber 
to  the  foot,  which  is  as  much  as  the  ordinary  2-inch  tire  contains.  This  gives  them  a 
cushion  effect,  making  the  car  ride  easier  and  relieving  the  engine  of  jars.  These  solid 
rubber  tires  do  away  with  punctures,  accidents  resulting  therefrom,  and  the  lost  time, 
trouble,  and  enormous  expense  attached  to  mending  punctures  and  replacing  tires.  The 
cost  of  refitting  an  International  auto  buggy  with  tires  complete  is  not  more  than  the 
cost  of  one  good  pneumatic  tire. 

Considering  the  fact  that  these  wheels  do  not  harm  road  beds  any  more  than 
the  spring  wagon  wheels  and  that  their  height  keeps  the  occupants  of  the  buggy  above 
the  dust,  the  International  auto  buggy  must  appeal   to  all  who  travel  country  roads. 

Axles 

The  axles,  both  front  and  rear,  are  extra  large  and  forged  from  steel.  The  steering 
knuckles  are  steel  forged  and  very  strong.  Roller  bearings  are  used  on  front  and  rear 
wheels. 


Axle  and  axle  spindles  are  exceptionally  large  and  strong 


Page  Sixteen 


ml 

Lubrication 

TEN-FEED  mechanical  oiler  is  used  to  lubricate  the  International  auto  buggy. 
Each  one  of  these  feeds  is  controlled  by  a  separate  valve  which  can  be  ad- 
justed to  pump  a  requisite  amount  of  oil  to  the  bearing  which  it  lubri- 
cates. These  valves  are  adjusted  for  the  proper  amount  of  oil  to  reach 
the  bearing.     This    oiler  is   placed   on   the   right-hand    side   of  the    engine 

where  it  is  convenient  to  fill.     The  pump  is  operated  by  pulleys  and  spring  belt  from 

the  mainshaft. 

A  Noiseless  Car 

The  International  auto  buggy  does  not  make  any  more  noise  than  the  average 
automobile.  The  criticism  that  has  often  been  raised  against  the  high-wheel  car 
being  noisy  is  not  true  of  the  International  auto  buggy.  A  gentle  whir  of  the  motor 
and  slight  sound  of  the  chain  drive  is  about  all  the  noise  that  can  be  heard,  and 
this  is  not  noticeable  enough  to  be  annoying  to  the  occupants  of  the  car.  The 
fenders  do  not  rattle  and  are  placed  so  that  they  deaden  the  sound  of  the  mechanism. 
The  drive  chain  is  equipped  with  roller  links  which  do  away  with  the  rattle  common 
to  the  ordinary  chain.  Cam  shaft,  cam  roller  guides,  valve  rods,  wheel  sprockets, 
countershaft,  differential,  and  clutch  are  made  in  such  a  manner  that  they  are  prac- 
ically  noiseless.  So  quietly  does  the  International  auto  buggy  run  that  this  feature 
has  been  commented  upon  as  one  of  the  strong  points  in  favor  of  this  car. 

The  muffler  is  placed  back  of  the  engine  and  the  exhaust  pipe  leading  to  it  from 
the  cylinders  is  extra  large.  The  valve  openings  are  large.  The  muffler  is  sufficient 
in  silencing  the  exhaust,  making  the  engine  practically  noiseless.  It  removes  all  back 
pressure,  thereby  preventing  any  decrease  in  the  power  of  the  engine. 


Pa^e  Seventeen 


A  Comfortable  Car 


HE  International  auto  buggy  is  an  exceedingly  comfortable  car.  Its  excep- 
tionally high  seats,  fully  upholstered,  and  high  wheels  make  an  easy  back 
for  the  occupants  and  keep  them  sufficiently  high  so  they  are  not  troubled 
with  dust  from  the  roads. 

Traveling  over  country  roads  in  the  summer  time  at  a  speed  of  from 
10  to  15  miles  is  always  a  delightful  outing,  because  traveling  at  this  rate  of  speed 
in  the  warm  weather  stirs  a  gentle  breeze  and  keeps  the  pleasure  seekers  cool  and 
comfortable.  Considering  the  fact  that  the  high  wheels  place  the  occupants  high 
above  the  dust  and  that  these  wheels  do  not  raise  an  unnecessary  amount  of  dust,  it 
would  be  hard  to  imagine  a  more  comfortable  vehicle  for  pleasure  riding  in  the  sum- 
mer. The  rate  of  speed  at  which  this  car  may  be  run  is  from  2  miles  per  hour  on 
low  speed  to  20  miles  per  hour  on  high  speed.  The  full  elliptic  springs  and  90  inch 
wheel  base  insure  the  utmost  possible  comfort  when  travelling  over  uneven  roads. 
Such  features  as  these  are  making  the  International  auto  buggy  the  most  popular 
car  for  country  road  travel. 

When  riding  in  stormy  weather,  the  storm  curtains  keep  the  occupants  dry;  they 
form  a  complete  protection  against  mud  and  water  being  thrown  into  the  buggy  box. 


Control 

The  steering  is  done  by  means  of  a  wheel  which  relieves  the  driver  of  all  the 
strain  common  to  the  lever  type  of  steering  gear.  Both  the  throttle  and  spark  con- 
trol are  placed  on  the  steering  column;  the  lever  for  the  clutch  and  speed  changes  is 
on  the  right  side  of  the  seat  where  it  is  convenient  to  the  driver.  The  brake  foot 
lever  is  close  to  the  foot  of  the  driver  and  the  emergency  brake  lever  is  within  con- 
venient reach  of  the  driver's  right  hand. 


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Accessibility 


N  automobile,  like  other  machines,  requires  attention.  Adjustments  must  be 
made,  nuts  have  to  be  tightened  and  bearings  that  are  not  reached  by  the 
mechanical  oiler  have  to  be  oiled  by  hand.  Unless  the  complete  power 
plant  can  be  readily  reached,  the  operator  will  experience  difficulty  in  properly 
caring  for  his  machine. 
The  International  auto  buggy  is  so  made  that  all  parts  of  the  engine  are  accessible 
from  the  top.  It  is  never  necessary  to  crawl  under  the  buggy  to  make  adjustments.  As 
a  matter  of  fact,  there  is  no  part  which  cannot  be  reached  with  ease.  The  floor  of  the 
buggy  box  can  be  removed  so  that  the  complete  power  plant  is  immediately  exposed  for 
inspection.  The  gasoline  tank  and  battery  boxes  are  placed  in  a  hood  in  front  of  the 
dash-board,  where  it  is  an  easy  matter  to  reach  them. 

Chassis 

The  body  of  either  the  International  auto  buggy  or  auto  wagon  can  be  placed  upon 
the  same  chassis.  The  man  who  wants  two  cars  in  one  can,  by  purcnasing  either  the 
auto  wagon  or  the  auto  buggy,  equip  himself  with  the  extra  body  and  have  in  reality  two 
cars  in  one. 


This  surrey  body 
can  be  put  upon 
the  auto  wagon 
chassis,  making  a 
fine  pleasure  ve- 
hicle out  of  the 
auto  wagon 


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International  Auto  Wagon  with  one  seat 


Page  Twenty 


International  Auto  Wagon  with  two  seats 


Page  Twenty-one 


International  Auto  Wagon 

HE  International  auto  wagon  is  designed  for  use  in  cities,  country  towns  and 
rural  purposes  where  a  light  commercial  car  is  desired.  It  will  enable  dairy- 
men and  truck  farmers  to  make  quick  deliveries,  saving  time  both  morning 
and  night,  thus  enabling  them  to  give  better  service  and  serve  more  cus- 
tomers. From  the  standpoint  of  economy  it  will  do  as  much  work  as  two 
rigs,  thus  saving  the  cost  of  one  driver  as  well  as  the  expense  connected  with  care 
of  extra  horses. 

The  engine  which  is  used  to  drive  the  International  auto  wagon  is  the  same  as 
that  of  the  International  auto  buggy  described  on  previous  pages.  It  has  the  same 
advantages  and  furnishes  the  same  rate  of  horse  power.  The  box  is  spacious,  fur- 
nishing abundant  room  for  packages.  It  is  67  inches  from  the  back  of  the  front  seat 
to  the  tail-board.  It  is  35  inches  wide  and  9^2  inches  deep.  When  the  rear  seat  is 
put  on  it  is  23  inches  from  the  back  of  the  rear  seat  to  the  tail  board.  The  rated 
capacity  is  800  pounds,  considerably  more  than  is  usually  carried  in  light  wagons. 
The    lightness  of  the   International  auto  wagon  and   its  facilities  for  short   turning 

make  this  car  most  acceptable  for  use  in  narrow 
streets  and  alleys  and  for  turning  in  close  quarters. 
While  this  car  is  designed  for  commercial  pur- 
poses only,  there  is  no  reason  why  it  cannot  be  used 
as  a  pleasure  vehicle  when  occasion  demands.     It  has 

the  same  easy 
riding  quality 
as  the  auto 
buggy. 

This  box  can  be  placed  upon  the  chassis  of  the  auto  buggy,  making  a  business  vehicle 


I  weniy-two 


International  Auto  Wagon.     Two  seats  with  top  up 


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3HERE  are  a  great  many  people  who  have  the  erroneous  opinion  that  an 
automobile  should  take  care  of  itself,  that  is  to  say,  all  that  is  necessary 
is  for  the  owner  to  start  the  engine,  get  into  the  buggy  and  be  off.  Noth- 
ing is  farther  from  the  truth.  An  automobile  requires  care  just  the  same 
as  any  other  piece  of  mechanism,  and  every  prospective  purchaser  should 
keep  this  in  mind. 

There  is  rothing  about  the  care  or  operation  of  the  International  auto  buggy  that 
is  difficult  to  learn.  Any  person  gifted  with  average  intelligence  can  easily  drive  one 
and  keep  it  in  good  running  order.  A  few  simple  rules,  if  they  are  followed,  will 
keep  the  auto  buggy  driver  out  of  trouble. 

In  the  first  place,  keep  all  nuts  tight.  The  jar  upon  the  mechanism  going  over 
roads  always  has  a  tendency  to  loosen  nuts.  They  must  be  kept  tight.  The  man 
who  takes  time  to  go  over  his  car  at  the  end  of  a  day's  run  and  see  that  the  nuts 
are  all  tight  will  have  very  little  trouble  with  his  car. 

As  long  as  the  engine  is  working  smoothly,  never  attempt  to  make  any  adjust- 
ments, and  even  then  don't  attempt  it  unless  you  are  perfectly  sure  of  each  step.  If 
there  is  anything  wrong,  stop  and  find  the  trouble  at  once.  Then  correct  it.  A  few 
days'  experience  with  an  auto  will  accustom  the  driver  to  the  normal  sound  of  the 
mechanism.     This  will  be  a  guide  for  anything  going  wrong. 

If  the  engine  runs  jerkily  or  irregularly,  clean  the  spark  plugs  and  see  that  the 
coil  is  working  properly.  Use  plenty  of  oil.  The  quickest  way  to  wear  out  an 
engine  is  to  let  the  bearings  run  dry. 

The  International  auto  buggy  is  not  as  complex  in  its  mechanism  as  many  other 
machines  which  people  are  using  every  day,  and  if  ordinary  care  and  judgment  are 
used  in  the  operation  of  this  car  it  will  give  good  service  every  month  in  the  year, 
and  every  day  in  the  month. 


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